Crash Course: Freelance Political Theory Subject Matter Expert

If you’ve ever read Lord of the Flies, you know that building a society isn’t easy. How should we organize ourselves? Who’s equipped to make decisions on behalf of the group? And what would it look like for everyone to live a good life? Crash Course Political Theory will explore the big questions about the theory and practice of politics, especially as it relates to democracy — questions that will take us from ancient thinkers to contemporary perspectives.   Crash Course, owned by Complexly, is an award-winning YouTube channel that invites students, teachers, and lifelong learners to tackle subjects they might have had trouble with or are curious to learn more about. Our videos take traditional classroom concepts and combine them with engaging and insightful narratives to help people learn and understand. As our freelance subject matter expert, you'll be responsible for developing the course syllabus and episode list for Crash Course Political Theory. Additionally, you'll review script and video drafts for clarity, accuracy, and completeness. You should have extensive subject matter expertise, with experience teaching political theory. This is a team project, so having the ability to work effectively and respectfully with staff and other contractors is essential.